Dáil debates

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (106 speeches)
    After yesterday's ballot results from SIPTU on the Croke Park II agreement it is now very clear it has been rejected by the membership of trade unions throughout the country. Many union members...
  • Order of Business (94 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a12, motion re presentation and circulation of Revised Estimates 2013; No. 24, National Lottery Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 1, Industrial...
  • Mortgage Resolution Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a Mortgage Resolution Office, to provide for a non-judicial Mortgage Resolution Order...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2013: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 159(1) or (2) of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year...
  • Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Dan Neville - the Adare...
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (80 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy McDonald is, unfortunately, out of order.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • School Closures (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding smaller schools at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17792/13]
    • State Examinations Issues (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form the number of students who in 2012/13 have been refused a waiver for the assessment of spelling/grammar/punctuation...
    • University Sector (8 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work that has been done to assess, analyse and improve teaching outcomes in universities here; the tangible actions that have been planned for the...
    • School Curriculum (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his response to the recent ASTI survey of second level teachers on the proposed reforms of the junior certificate; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects Status (11 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 400 children in a school (details supplied) in County Dublin being educated in...
    • Schools Mental Health Strategies (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends to provide specialist training in the area of mental health for teachers and principal teachers; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Special Educational Needs Services Provision (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding that is being provided for support services for children with autism; the numbers of people who are employed in associated...
    • School Patronage (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the changes he plans to make with regard to school patronage at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17541/13]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Garda Vetting Applications (6 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. Garda vetting has been an issue for a number of years. We all recognise the need for it for those who work with children and vulnerable...
    • Wind Energy Guidelines (10 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and I thank the Minister for coming to the House to take part in the debate. It is an important issue not just for my constituency, but also...
    • Services for People with Disabilities (13 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for debate. The matter I want to raise directly relates to the public consultation process on the mobility allowance and motorised transport...
    • Beekeeping Industry (9 speeches)
      The next topical issue was raised by Deputy Wallace and concerns the decision to vote against a European Commission proposal to ban neonicotinoids, the pesticide blamed for the decline of the bee...
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 29:In page 15, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:“(2) The operator shall be resident in the State.”. - (Deputy Sean Fleming)
  • Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (49 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health and Children pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and 118 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.